HR Specialist I, Shared Services: Payroll & Benefits

South Dakota AG; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Dental and vision options

Retirement benefits

Job summary

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration is seeking a Human Resource Specialist I to join the Shared Services Team. This role supports agencies by handling payroll actions, timekeeping, personnel files, and FMLA processing, with opportunities for hybrid work after probation.

Ideal candidates will have strong teamwork, communication, and HR knowledge, including payroll concepts and benefits information.

Qualifications

• Ability to work and collaborate as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and payroll knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process, maintain, and enter payroll actions accurately and timely.
• Maintain Time Keeping System (TKS) and ensure timely payroll payments.
• Answer employee questions regarding health benefits and resolve issues with Benefits Division.
• Maintain personnel files in compliance with statutes and retention policies.
• Maintain various HR reports and statistics.
• Respond to employee questions via telephone, email, and Teams chat.
• Provide administrative support for the Bureau of Human Resources office.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Motivated/self-starter

Tools

Time Keeping System (TKS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration is seeking a Human Resource Specialist I to join the Shared Services Team. This role supports agencies by handling payroll actions, timekeeping, personnel files, and FMLA processing, with opportunities for hybrid work after probation.

Ideal candidates will have strong teamwork, communication, and HR knowledge, including payroll concepts and benefits information.